Trail Running Calendar United Kingdom 2026-2027
Explore the best trail runs in United Kingdom for 2026-2027! Our updated list features 2364 exciting trail runs across the country. Find your next trail run in United Kingdom below and join the trail community at these great events! Search for a location or view races near London, Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool, Scotland or Wales.
December 2026
A Christmas Shakeout run by DalesRunner in the Northern Yorkshire Dales on 29th December, presented as a marked trail event within their events programme.
A flat 10 km head torch run on 29 December 2026 in Shoreham with chip timing, midway aid station, marshals and a new medal that can link with the lightlink medal.
Trail race at The Prince of Wales in Stow Maries on 29 Dec 2026 with 11 and 6 mile self navigation courses and no course markings or marshals.
A 5 mile fell race in Glossop on 31 December 2026 at The Beehive with online and on the day entry options and FRA permit.
A 10.8 km fell race at Penistone Hill Country Park on 31 Dec 2026 with 300 m climb, pre-entry only, limit 450, chip timing and a bottle of Daleside beer for finishers.
A 7-mile New Year's Eve fell race from The Little Tea Room in Rivington with a live bagpiper send-off, a pint and pie for finishers, and a post-race prize presentation and party at The Crown Pub in Horwich.
A charity 5 km run in Aldeburgh on 31 December 2026 offering sprint or saunter options, fancy dress, prizes and on-site fundraising.
A community fun run in Salcombe on New Year’s Eve that loops around Snape’s Point over roughly 7 km. The event supports Salcombe RNLI and shows an entry price of £10.
Timed lap based event at Chorlton Water Park on a flat riverside towpath, with distances from 5 km to ultra, a seven hour limit and a pick your own medal option.
A trail 10 km race in Sidmouth on 31 December 2026 following coastal paths and a loop around Mutters Moor, finishing at Connaught Gardens. Age limit 18 plus, trail shoes mandatory, two hour cutoff and medals for all finishers.
A roughly 12.5 mile winter trail run near Warminster, often cold and hilly, supporting the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal with medals and veteran prizes.
A 11.1k trail run through the Ribble Valley from Stonyhurst College on 31 December 2026 featuring riverside paths, woodland, historic bridges and 528 ft of elevation.
A year end fell race in Higher Poynton covering about 11 km with 1100 ft of climb, organised by Bramhall Runners with entry fees and a minimum age of 18.
January 2027
Trail races at Wenchford Picnic Site offering 7 miles with 7 hills or a 14 mile double lap with 14 hills, on muddy forest trails with Canicross waves.
A 10.000 km trail race around Box Hill with steep climbs and scenic views, registration and parking at Denbies Vineyard. The event includes a kids fun run and a ladies race and uses a B Course around Denbies if Box Hill is unavailable.
The 20th Hangover Hike on 1 January 2027 from The Leggers Inn in Dewsbury offers three circular routes of 21, 13 and 10 miles with checkpoints and a finisher certificate.
A technical 10 kilometres trail race through Glenariff Forest Park with chip timing, a prize pot and on-site registration and parking arrangements.
Uphill race on Aonach Mor from Nevis Range to the top gondola station, 3 km with 610 m ascent on 1 January 2027; capped at 150 entries using pre selection.
A two-lap 5 km race around Clowbridge Reservoir on 1 January 2027, open to ages 11 and up with about 25 m elevation and local parking.
Community trail event at Buxhall Village Hall offering 1.5- and 4-mile options, participation medals, and fundraising for Phab.